What's in the EU's Two-Trillion-Euro Budget Bazooka?

What's in the EU's two-trillion-euro budget bazooka?

EU members got their first chance on Friday to debate the bloc's two-trillion-euro budget bazooka, laying bare divisions among the 27 capitals over the spending plans for 2028-2034.

The €2 trillion question: Inside the battle over the EU’s budget

Trillions of euros, almost as many priorities — and just over two years to agree. The European Commission has unveiled its sweeping new seven-year budget proposal, and the fight over where the mone…

Europe closes mixed after earnings, EU budget

European markets closed mixed on Friday following a packed week of corporate earnings and the unveiling of the European Union's new €2 trillion budget plan. Investors weighed company results against b...

All eyes on the MFF: Press Breakfast with the President of the European Committee of the Regions

The European Commission had presented on Wednesday its long-awaited proposal for its next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) – in short, the EU’s long-term budget for the 2028-2034 period. The next day, the European Newsroom (enr) received the President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Kata Tüttő, to give her reaction on the proposal and what it means for Europe’s regions and cities. In the interview, the Hungarian politician f…

France Stays Resolute on €2 Trillion EU Budget Despite Rising Concerns from Germany and Beyond

France Advocates for a €2 Trillion EU Budget Amidst German Reservations In light of mounting economic pressures and diverse national priorities, France is pushing for an aspiring €2 trillion budget for the European Union. This initiative emerges as skepticism grows among Germany and other member states.As the EU grapples with pressing challenges such as climate [...]